Caramel Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cup pecan halves
- Optional: vanilla Ice cream or whipped cream.
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, butter, and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Gradually mix in melted caramel mixture.
- Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool until filling is firm.
- Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.